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11 JUNE 2010
Acal plc
("Acal" or "the Group")
Simon Gibbins appointed Group Finance Director
Acal plc, a specialist provider of technology products and services across Europe and South Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Gibbins as its Group Finance Director with effect from 20 July 2010.
Mr Gibbins, 43, a Chartered Accountant, was most recently Global Head of Finance and Deputy CFO at Shire plc.
Prior to joining Shire in 2000, he spent six years with ICI plc in various senior finance roles, both in the UK and overseas.
His earlier career was spent with Coopers & Lybrand in London.
Nick Jefferies, Group Chief Executive, said:
"I am delighted to announce Simon's appointment and welcome him to the Acal Group of Companies. We look forward to Acal benefitting from Simon's in-depth experience of all financial disciplines gained over 20 years".
No disclosures are required under Listing Rule 9.6.13.
Nick Jefferies ~ Group Chief Executive 01483 544500
Chris Lane/James Verstringhe 020 7367 5100
Cubitt Consulting
Notes to Editors:
The Acal Group is a leading technology-based specialist distributor in Europe providing sales, marketing and other services through three divisions: Electronics, Supply Chain and Medical. The Electronics Division distributes electronic and photonic products to industrial manufacturing and design companies. The Supply Chain Division supplies new and refurbished IT, EPOS and ATM spare parts to service providers while the Medical Division supplies advanced medical equipment to public and private healthcare providers. Acal has operating companies in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, South Africa, Spain and the Nordic region.